The Family Travel Files Vacation Planning Information

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Just follow US Highway # 1 and you'll find traditional Southern friendliness and plenty of things to share with your kids. Beginning with wilderness retreats and balmy starry nights and adding marvelous kid-friendly museums and plenty of history points, the state offers family fun Southern-style.
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From art and antiques to retro fashion, from fresh produce to cheap eats and everything in between, London’s markets are the place to go for the ultimate cultural shopping experience for families.
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From Zoo Miami adventures and Parrot Jungle bird antics to big splashes at the Seaquarium and the small discoveries at the Miami Children’s Museum, Miami has an energizing and engaging side for families.
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The Keys of Marathon have a lot to offer families looking for a green-themed vacation or an escape from the occasional chaos of Key West. From dolphins and turtles to wild birds and gorgeous beaches, Marathon is a great place for families looking to get in touch with nature.
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Pack up and head south from Miami along US #1 (a.k.a. The Overseas Highway). Distance is measured by mile markers, the closer to Key West the smaller the number. The “wows” and “cools” start as Homestead fades in the rear view mirror.
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Paris may be known as the romantic heart of Europe, but its appeal is multi generational. From the Eiffel Tower to the Lourve the city is a feast for the senses of both the young and the young at heart - think Beauty and the Beast and Hunchback of Notre Dame.
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Traveling with a teen, one-on-one, can be both rewarding and challenging. Add a spa stay and the outcome is anyone’s guess. Temple Gardens Mineral Spa is a retreat that works for all generations.
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Getting out and doing as well as seeing the real stuff is energizing for all ages and the story of Lewis & Clark is uniquely American, a story worth sharing with your kids. Organizing a family version takes time but is definitively worth the effort. Just add a few real fossils and it will be the trip of a lifetime.
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From the earth-friendly atmosphere of Brevard Zoo and the natural beauty of Merritt Island to miles of uncrowded beaches and awesome surf, the Space Coast offers very green family vacation options.
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We have the ideal beach house - a home away-from-home. It has room to be together and space to escape – absolutely essential with three generations including five teens and four children younger than ten.
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From the beauty of Lake Michigan and Grant Park to the fireboats on the Chicago River, Chicago is an awesome place. The parks are better than ever and the Sears Tower is still a thrill when it is not in the clouds.
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Watch whales from the beach; ride down mountain slopes; snorkel over a volcano; surf the wind; ride a sugar train, the fun is waiting. The island offers miles and miles of pristine uncrowded beaches, marvelous surf and dependable sea breezes. Maui has the good stuff for families.
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Spending time in Philly with kids is always rewarding. The city is a first-class family vacation location offering hundreds of ways to share really cool stuff and create one-of-a-kind memories.
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CityPASS is a booklet of admission tickets to the best attractions in a single city. You'll save up to 50% compared to combined regular box office prices. Save time with easy access at most attractions. Once you have your CityPASS booklet, skip the ticket line and head straight for the entrance. CityPASS booklets are valid for nine consecutive days beginning the day of first use (14 days in Southern California). Visit the attractions in any order you wish. Get all your attraction tickets in advance in one easy purchase. Buy now and choose delivery option during checkout: Email voucher or ship ticket booklets. [Read Less]